Grand Theft Auto 6. The latest instalment in Rockstar Games’ blockbuster franchise, will be released on 19 November, according to the developer. Pre-orders for the game opened on 25 June in the UK and globally, with the title set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. A PC version has not yet been confirmed, and it remains unknown whether it will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Price and Editions

The standard edition of GTA 6 will cost £69.99 in the UK and $79.99 in the US, while an ultimate edition featuring additional vehicles and weapons will be priced at £89.99 and $99.99, respectively, according to Rockstar. Physical copies will contain a code for a digital download instead of a disc, a move that has sparked mixed reactions among fans. Some questioned whether they would be able to resell the game or if the code would be shareable, as is typically possible with standard physical editions. Freelance video games journalist Vic Hood noted the decision makes sense from Rockstar’s perspective as it helps prevent leaks and reduces reselling.

Characters and Features

GTA 6 will feature its first-ever playable female protagonist, Lucia, alongside her partner in crime, Jason, while this marks a significant shift in the franchise, which has long been known for male-led narratives. The game is expected to be one of the most expensive ever made, according to some analysts. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick addressed concerns about in-game advertising, stating that it would be unfair to include interstitial ads in a game that players paid $70 or $80 for. He also noted that the long gap between GTA V and GTA VI could be an advantage, as fans no longer need parental permission to buy the game and it is accessible to newcomers.

Player Reactions and Pricing Strategy

Some fans expressed concern over the lack of a disc in physical editions, with one noting they would miss the ability to resell the game, but Others were less concerned about the $10 increase in the standard edition compared to the typical $70 price for similarly sized games. Joost van Dreunen. A professor of games business at NYU Stern, described the pricing as a “clever strategy” by Rockstar and Take-Two. When GTA 5 launched in 2013, it cost $59.99 for the standard edition, making the increase to $79.99 for GTA 6 a notable shift in pricing for the franchise.